About the Course

This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements and the role financial institutions play in preventing financial crime.

Throughout the course, participants will explore key compliance concepts, including money laundering, terrorist financing, regulatory requirements, OFAC sanctions compliance, employee responsibilities, suspicious activity reporting, and the importance of maintaining an effective compliance program.

Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, participants will receive a 2026 Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Training Certificate, valid for one year from the date of completion.



COURSE OPENS NOVEMBER 13, 2026
Self-paced course access begins on this date.

Course Curriculum

    1. Course Overview

    2. How to Use this Course

    3. Course Waiver & Policies

    4. Inclusiv Learning Center Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

    5. Technical Requirements and Support

    1. Module Overview

    2. The 2026 Regulatory Landscape

    3. The Regulatory Framework

    4. Module 1: Knowledge Check

    5. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. A Risk-Based Approach to Compliance

    3. USA PATRIOT Act & Information Sharing

    4. The Five Pillars of a BSA Compliance Program

    5. Roles and Responsibilities

    6. Module 2: Knowledge Check

    7. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. The Three Stages of Money Laundering

    3. Common Money Laundering Techniques

    4. Fraud Red Flags & Your Response

    5. Common Account Opening Red Flags

    6. Module 3 - Knowledge Check

    7. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Customer/Member Identification & Due Diligence

    3. High-Risk Accountholders & Ongoing Monitoring

    4. Module 4 - Knowledge Check

    5. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)

    3. SAR Practice Scenarios

    4. Module 5 - Knowledge Check

    5. Module Summary

About this course

Course Details and Eligibility

This course is designed for employees of financial institutions who are responsible for supporting compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, and other financial crime prevention regulations. It is appropriate for staff at all levels, including frontline employees, supervisors, managers, and compliance personnel. Whether you work in member services, teller operations, lending, compliance, or leadership, this course provides the foundational knowledge needed to recognize potential financial crime, understand regulatory requirements, and contribute to your organization's compliance program. Individuals from other financial institutions or organizations with responsibilities related to financial crime compliance, fraud prevention, or regulatory compliance are also welcome to enroll.
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Instructor

Andrea Lally

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Andrea Lally is the Vice President of Member Service at Inclusiv, where she leads the development and execution of programs that empower credit unions to thrive. With over 35 years in the credit union and financial services sectors, Andrea is a leader known for her commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community impact. Her extensive expertise encompasses auditing, compliance, enterprise risk management, lending and business development. At Inclusiv, Andrea oversees key staff and guides strategic initiatives designed to provide credit unions with the resources, technical assistance, and support needed to remain relevant and resilient in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Her work focuses on strengthening operational capacity, enhancing risk management, and driving long-term sustainability. Throughout her distinguished career, Andrea has spearheaded initiatives that empower credit unions to better their communities. She has consistently driven strategic partnerships that strengthen credit union operations, improve risk management practices, and enhance long-term sustainability.

Questions?

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